Feaature image A new study found that drinking alcohol as a young person has no health benefits. A large number of risks could arise as a result of this.
According to a new study, people under 40 might want to reduce drinking. Among young people, alcohol consumption is associated with significant health risks.
According to Seattle-based researchers from the Global Burden of Diseases, a small amount of alcohol might have some perks for older adults.
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The study found that men are more likely to suffer health problems if they drink more than a beer a day. It is recommended that men under 40 drink no more than 0.136 drinks a day while women in the same age group should drink no more than 0.273 drinks a day.
Emmanuela Gakidou, a professor, said, “Our message is simple. Young people should not drink, but older people may benefit from drinking small amounts.”
Those without any underlying health conditions may benefit from alcohol consumption, including a reduced risk of stroke, diabetes, and ischemic heart disease.
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The Global Burden of Diseases study is the first to report alcohol risks by age, gender, and year. It recommends that alcohol consumption guidelines should also consider age and location, with the strictest guidelines for men aged 15-39, who are at most risk of harmful alcohol consumption.
Dana Bryazka, a lead author, said, “Even if a conservative approach is taken and the lowest level of safe consumption is used to set policy recommendations, this implies that the recommended level of alcohol consumption is still too high for younger populations.”